DirectX Information
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What is DirectX and why do I need it?

Microsoft's DirectX is an API (Application Programming 
Interface) set that increases the speed at which games play under the 
Windows 95 operating system. These APIs allow direct access to the 
enhanced features of hardware under Windows 95. With DirectX, 
a program has instant access to the hardware, allowing for great 
advances in graphics, sound, video, 3-D, and network capabilities of 
games.

Since Windows 95 and DirectX are relatively new in the 
computer world and have not achieved compatibility with some older 
video cards, many manufacturers are releasing updated drivers for 
Windows 95 to meet the DirectX standard. If you are not sure 
about your video card's compatibility, consult the company that makes 
your video card.

If the Microsoft DirectX Installer does not detect DirectX  
on your computer, it will install DirectX for you. After 
installation is complete, you will need to restart your computer in 
order for DirectX to take effect.

If you have other Windows 95 games on your computer, chances are 
you already have an earlier version of DirectX installed on your 
computer. In this case, the Microsoft Installer will write over that 
version with DirectX.  At that point, the DirectX installation 
process will be complete. You will need to restart your computer for 
the changes to take effect.

If however, you already have DirectX installed on your computer, 
the Microsoft DirectX installer will detect that and not 
overwrite any DirectX files.  You will not need to restart your 
computer after installation in order to run HyperBlade.

DirectX should not affect any titles designed for the original 
version of DirectX. Should you encounter difficulties with 
DirectX, please contact Microsoft for further information.